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Trumpeter "Red Mike" Acampora died recently at the age of 91. He was the leader of one of New York's oldest Italian marching bands. The band's tradition of playing at funerals continued despite the erosion of Little Italy. This segment was produced for Sound Portraits by Piya Kochhar.

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson reports on new music shaping the charts.

MiniKiss is a cover band devoted to the face-painting rock music group, entirely comprised of "little people." Madeleine Brand talks with Joey Fatale, founder of MiniKiss, about how the band now faces some competition from other bands, and what life is like as the miniature Gene Simmons.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Del and the Boys by the Del McCoury Band.

There's a pumped-up sports anthem by a star cricket player, a moody Latin duet and a Malaysian song flavored with American rock, Chinese folk and Malay opera.

We speak to music journalist Christopher Weingarten about why so many high-profile drummers have either been fired or retired this year in what's been dubbed the "Drumpocalypse."

Trumpeter Gregory Davis has been with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band since its inception in 1977. The group, known for revitalizing the New Orleans brass band sound by incorporating funk, jazz, gospel and rock, will play at the upcoming "Big Apple to the Big Easy" Benefit Concert at Madison Square Garden Sept. 20, 2005.

For the Texas trio, music and family have always been intertwined. The Brothers Garza talk about their new album and what they learned from their father, a music veteran in his own right.

Blistered Earth had their gear stolen last weekend. Who rescued them? Some musicians who know their style of music well: Metallica. The tribute band thanked their heroes on Facebook.

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson reports on a handful of newcomers to the pop charts.